Thank you for your recommendation and professional advice.Yes, I also thought 1-2 months is ludicrous.I highly recommended my friend change the contractor or get another quotes with other contractorsI don't know the "home restoration companies"

When the comp is obvious, I am done.When it feels sketchy I add trulia or redfin to the mix to cross-reference the numbers.But always manually.Comps make or break the deal.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I specialize in this market so if you have any questions, always feel free to reach out. 

If you need help with it, or just want to brainstorm- feel free to reach out!

Hey Jason, Feel free to reach out!

I kind of feel like it's more risky for that reason.

Why do you feel those reservations were so pertinent to the purchase of a property?

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